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Title: Ameloblastin and enamelin prevent osteoclast formation by suppressing RANKL expression via MAPK signaling pathway

Journal Article · · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
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  1. Division of Infections and Molecular Biology, Department of Health Promotion, Kyushu Dental University, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 803-8580 (Japan)
  2. Division of Developmental Stomatognathic Function Science, Department of Health Promotion, Kyushu Dental University, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 803-8580 (Japan)

Ameloblastin (Ambn) and enamelin (Enam) play a pivotal role in enamel mineralization. Previous studies have demonstrated that these enamel-related gene products also affect bone growth and remodeling; however, the underlying mechanisms have not been elucidated. In the present study, we examined the effects of Ambn and Enam on the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) expression induced with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D{sub 3} (1,25(OH){sub 2}D{sub 3}) and dexamethasone (DEX) on mouse bone marrow stromal cell line ST2 cells. We then verified the effect of Ambn and Enam on osteoclastogenesis. We found that pretreatment with recombinant human Ambn (rhAmbn) and recombinant human Enam (rhEnam) remarkably suppressed RANKL mRNA and protein expression induced with 1,25(OH){sub 2}D{sub 3} and DEX. Interestingly, rhAmbn and rhEnam attenuated the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK), including ERK1/2, JNK, and p38 in ST2 cells stimulated with 1,25(OH){sub 2}D{sub 3} and DEX. Moreover, pretreatment with specific inhibitors of ERK1/2 and p38, but not JNK, blocked RANKL mRNA and protein expression. Cell co-culture results showed that rhAmbn and rhEnam downregulated mouse bone marrow cell differentiation into osteoclasts induced with 1,25(OH){sub 2}D{sub 3} and DEX-stimulated ST2 cells. These results suggest that Ambn and Enam may indirectly suppress RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis via downregulation of p38 and ERK1/2 MAPK signaling pathways in bone marrow stromal cells. - Highlights: • Ambn and Enam affect RANKL expression through MAPK signaling pathway. • MAPK signaling pathway is necessary for RANKL expression in bone marrow stromal cell. • Ambn and Enam indirectly regulate multinucleated osteoclast formation.

OSTI ID:
22696958
Journal Information:
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Vol. 485, Issue 3; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2017 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0006-291X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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